Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, vehemently refutes accusations of his involvement in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during the administration of Muhammadu Buhari.
The report, originating from an online newspaper, claims that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu uncovered the purported theft on February 8, 2023—just weeks before the presidential election.
The article alleges that Mustapha, alongside former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, authorized the withdrawal under the guise of funding foreign election observer missions, as captured by CCTV footage.
In a strongly worded statement released on Saturday, Mustapha categorically denies the allegations, deeming them “outrageous and unsubstantiated.”
He labels the article as a “malicious fabrication” and an “orchestrated attempt to assassinate my character and besmirch my reputation.”
Mustapha, expressing ignorance of the alleged “Presidential Directive” cited in the report, denies involvement in discussions or transactions related to payments for foreign election observers.
He questions the timing of the accusations, pointing to the sensitive pre-Christmas period as a deliberate attempt to exploit public sentiment.
Calling for a thorough and transparent investigation, Mustapha urges authorities to probe the source of the fabricated documents and expose those behind the “smear campaign.”
He appeals to the public and media for critical thinking and warns against succumbing to misinformation.
Part of Mustapha’s response reads, “I demand a thorough and transparent investigation into this matter. Let the relevant authorities probe the source of these fabricated documents and expose those responsible for this malicious attempt to damage my reputation. I have nothing to hide and welcome any legitimate investigation that sheds light on the truth.”
